Marvel Snap, Second Dinner's popular card battler, is back online in the United States after a tumultuous period linked to the TikTok ban affecting its publisher, ByteDance. The abrupt service interruption, complete with a "banned" warning, reportedly took Second Dinner by surprise.
This unexpected disruption has led Second Dinner to announce it's actively searching for a new publisher. This is a significant blow to Nuverse, the ByteDance subsidiary that published the successful game, which launched to critical acclaim in 2022, blending iconic Marvel characters with fast-paced card battles.
Second Dinner's frustration is understandable, given the player backlash over lost login rewards and disrupted gameplay following the unexpected shutdown. The decision to seek a new publisher underscores the depth of this behind-the-scenes conflict.
Finding a new publishing partner could take months, or even years. The immediate priority is preventing a recurrence of this incident. In the meantime, players eager to return to the game can explore our helpful resources, such as our comprehensive Marvel Snap card tier list, to enhance their gameplay.